Middletown vs. Masuk Quarterfinal Tonight

All games PPD TO WEDNESDAY 6:30 p.m. Semifinals are Dec. 1, site TBA; final is Dec. 7 or 8 at Rentschler Field

No. 5 Middletown (8-2) vs. No. 4 Masuk (9-1), at Bunnell: Middletown had clinched a playoff spot prior to its Thanksgiving day loss to Xavier, but the defeat ended any hopes the Blue Dragons would host a quarterfinal. Middletown travels into SWC territory with sophomore Dario Highsmith under center. Highsmith is a dual threat for the Blue Dragons, who are trying to win their first state championship since 1992. Masuk is coming off its first loss, 21-14 loss at Newtown, which cost the Panthers the SWC title. Malik Cummings has thrown 19 touchdowns and two interceptions for Masuk.